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Nelsie
OriginBlending of Nell and Elsie, variation of Nelson
Meaning"bright shining one + pledged to God; son of Neil"
US RankUnranked
Below 5 births
About Nelsie
A playful compound name mixing two vintage nicknames, Nelsie feels at once totally retro but also very contemporary. It could also work as a feminine twist on Nelson, making it a possibility for those wanting to honor a Neil or a Niall too.
Pronounced NEL-see.
As of October 2026, Nelsie ranked #19222 for girls in US births in 2006 SSA, peaked at #2221 for girls in 1914.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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